Celebrate community heroes and raise support for patients and research
From The National Kidney Foundation ~ kidney.org
Be the Hero in Someone’s Kidney Story
Every story needs a hero. Today, that hero can be you. Your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000.*Every day, someone begins a new chapter in their kidney journey.
A patient receives a diagnosis they never expected.
A family learns to navigate life on dialysis.
A loved one begins the search for a living donor.
In these moments of uncertainty, people turn to the National Kidney Foundation for trusted guidance, life-changing resources, groundbreaking research, and a community that understands what they’re facing.
That support is possible because of heroes like you.
Your generosity helps ensure that no one faces kidney disease alone. And from now until August 18th, your gift will be matched up to $20,000 thanks to our sponsor, Apellis.
*All non-event gifts made by midnight on August 18, 2026 will be matched until the $20,000 limit is met. Match funds cannot be combined with pledge payments.